1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1947 Maserati A6G

To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1346 kg more than 1947 Maserati A6G.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1947 Maserati A6G has manual transmission. 1947 Maserati A6G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1976 Ferrari 400 1947 Maserati A6G
Make Ferrari Maserati
Model 400 A6G
Year Released 1976 1947
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4823 cc 1954 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 340 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1896 kg 550 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2560 mm